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Crafts

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

1 Christmas ball, 8 ways

1 Christmas ball, 8 ways

Check out these eight ways to transform a simple plastic Christmas ball into a treasured heirloom.

Alyssa Ashton

18 adorable Canadian-made gifts for kids

18 adorable Canadian-made gifts for kids

Nothing says unique like a handmade gift. Support Canadian crafters and makers by picking up one of these awesome kid products.

Simone Olivero

24 ornaments kids can make

24 ornaments kids can make

Forget tricky holiday crafts. These easy-to-make DIY ornaments let everyone—even the smallest of tots—join in on the season's festivities. Amazeballs!

Alyssa Ashton

How to make a silhouette pumpkin

How to make a silhouette pumpkin

Ready to up your pumpkin carving game this year? Turn a photo of your kid into an amazing silhouette pumpkin. Watch and we'll show you how.

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How to make spooky Halloween bath bombs

How to make spooky Halloween bath bombs

Today in the craft studio, Martha Stewart and the Duchess of Cambridge are showing you how to make spooky bath bombs—a fun Halloween craft.

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How to make a diamond pipe cleaner crown

How to make a diamond pipe cleaner crown

Shine bright like a diamond—well, a pipe cleaner diamond. On a day when you and your kid are stuck indoors, get crafty and make a few pipe cleaner crowns.

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How to make tassel necklaces

How to make tassel necklaces

If you're looking for a handmade gift for birthdays, Christmas or Mother's Day, look no further than this fun tassel necklace..

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5 fun first-day-of-school photo ideas

5 fun first-day-of-school photo ideas

On the first day of school, capture the most social media–worthy photos ever with these awesome DIY props.

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How to make safety bracelets for kids

How to make safety bracelets for kids

Before you send your kid off on a field trip, make them a safety bracelet with their phone number. It's easy to do and will give you peace of mind.

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15 fun and easy back-to-school crafts

15 fun and easy back-to-school crafts

Hitting the books is fun with the promise of these cute and easy back-to-school crafts.

Mandy Milks

5 fun ways to personalize school supplies

5 fun ways to personalize school supplies

That pencil looks kind of boring. You need to jazz it up! Get your kids in the mood for school by having them personalize their school supplies.

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How to make a duct-tape tray

How to make a duct-tape tray

Create a cool catch-all with this easy duct tape tray. It's perfect for housing keys, glasses and loose change, or, you know, Shopkins and minifigures.

Mandy Milks

How to make a DIY mason jar terrarium

How to make a DIY mason jar terrarium

Roll up your sleeves and spread out a plastic sheet: It'll be worth making a little mess to create this adorable DIY terrarium with your kids.

Mandy Milks

How to make marbleized Easter eggs

How to make marbleized Easter eggs

Instead of dipping Easter eggs, try rolling them in coloured shaving cream. Here's how to make marbleized easter eggs.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make a dragon marionette

How to make a dragon marionette

STOP! Don't throw out those toilet paper rolls. Instead use them to make a fire-breathing dragon puppet.

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12 Holiday Crafts Kids Can Make

12 Holiday Crafts Kids Can Make

Keep kids busy over the holidays with these cute and easy crafts that they can make themselves.

Mandy Milks

How to make a recycled plastic lapel pins

How to make a recycled plastic lapel pins

Lapel pins are all the rage right now—but the store-bought ones are quite expensive. Emily and Avril show you how to DIY your own plastic lapel pins.

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How to make cute plastic lapel pins

How to make cute plastic lapel pins

Yes, you can make trendy plastic lapel pins with your flair-obsessed kids at home. They look super cute on a denim jacket or backpack.

Emily Beaton

22 quick and easy baby Halloween costumes

22 quick and easy baby Halloween costumes

Are you ready for the cuteness? We have 22 baby costumes that you can easily put together—minimal crafting required

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How to make a typography pumpkin

How to make a typography pumpkin

Want to make one of those pinterest-worthy pumpkins, but don’t want to go to tons of trouble? We have a hack using big letter stickers that makes it easy.

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